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Tromsø: Small Group: Northern Lights Chase + All-Inclusive
A 6 to 9 h northern lights tour from Tromsø by Northern Horizon, shared with up to 15 travellers. From 173 USD per person, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 974 reviews on the booking site and Tripadvisor.
In short
Tromsø: Small Group: Northern Lights is a 6 to 9 h aurora tour from Tromsø, shared with up to 15 travellers, run by Northern Horizon. It costs from 173 USD per person and is rated 4.9 out of 5 by 974 travellers. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Before booking, check the aurora probability over Tromsø and the Kp forecast lower on this page.
On this page
1What the operator says
Seeing the Northern Lights is why you’re here.
With only a few nights in the Arctic, every Aurora opportunity matters.
Join one of Tromsø’s highest-rated Northern Lights experiences, built around one goal:
Giving you the highest possible chance of seeing the Aurora.
Our experienced guides track weather, cloud cover, and Aurora activity in real time to position you where conditions are most promising.
Included:
✓ 98% Aurora Success Rate
✓ Full Arctic winter suit & boots
✓ Iconic Norwegian reindeer sausage by the fire
✓ Hot drinks and refreshments
✓ Expert local Aurora guides
✓ Photography assistance
✓ Comfortable transportation
The Northern Lights can never be guaranteed.
But your chances can be maximized.
Choose the Aurora experience designed for travelers who don’t want to leave their Arctic adventure to chance.
Operator listing, read on 9 Oct 2026. Prices are starting prices and change with the date.
2What the price covers
Included
- Norwegian reindeer sausages by the campfire
- Hot drinks, including coffee and tea
- Max 15 people for a more personal experience
- Comfortable transportation with experienced Arctic drivers
- Full Arctic thermal suit and boots
- Instructions on how to photograph the Northern Lights
- Professional portrait taken with high-quality equipment
- Expert photographer and photography assistance
Not included
- Drop off outside the city center
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
3Itinerary
- Before the tour starts, our guide will analyse the weather conditions in order to predict the best spots for the Northern Lights show. Once we find the perfect spot, we will set up a bonfire and begin to capture the spectacle on camera. (420 min)
4Group size, pickup and languages
- Shared with up to 15 travellers
- Meeting point, no hotel pickup
- Guide languages: German, English, Spanish, French, Italian
- Booking size: 1 to 15 travellers
- Operator: Northern Horizon
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
5Aurora over Tromsø tonight
The probability below comes from the NOAA OVATION model for the current forecast hour. The Norway page has the Kp Tromsø needs and the 3-day forecast.
Data: NOAA SWPC, fetched 12:31 UTC. Aurora probability by destination from the NOAA OVATION model, forecast for 9 Oct, 13:35 UTC. Aurora also needs a dark and clear sky. Kp needed: NOAA puts the edge of the auroral oval at about 66° geomagnetic latitude for Kp 0, 2° closer to the equator per Kp level. Geomagnetic latitude from the WMM2025 dipole pole (NOAA NCEI).
6Other northern lights tours in Tromsø
| Rating | Booking site | Tripadvisor |
|---|---|---|
| 5 stars | 171 | 756 |
| 4 stars | 12 | 17 |
| 3 stars | 8 | 2 |
| 2 stars | 3 | 1 |
| 1 star | 1 | 3 |
Source: Viator, operator listing 62615P1, checked on 9 Oct 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Tromsø: Small Group: Northern Lights in Tromsø cost?
From 173 USD per person. That is the starting price set by the operator for the cheapest option on the listing, and the final price depends on the date, the group size and the options chosen at checkout.
How long does Tromsø: Small Group: Northern Lights in Tromsø last?
6 to 9 h according to the operator listing. Northern lights tours leave in the dark hours and often return after midnight, so the duration counts from pickup or the meeting point.
Is Tromsø: Small Group: Northern Lights in Tromsø private or shared?
It is shared with up to 15 travellers. The operator sets this on the listing, so the figure here is read from the catalogue and not estimated.
What is the cancellation policy for Tromsø: Small Group: Northern Lights in Tromsø?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. The exact wording and any weather clause are on the listing at the time of booking.
What Kp index does Tromsø: Small Group: Northern Lights need to see the northern lights from Tromsø?
Tromsø needs Kp 1 or more by the NOAA rule used on this site, and a dark, clear sky. The live probability over Tromsø is shown on this page and refreshes every 15 minutes.
Who runs Tromsø: Small Group: Northern Lights in Tromsø?
Northern Horizon, the operator named on the listing. Reviews shown here combine the booking site and Tripadvisor counts as published in the catalogue, and this site adds no reviews of its own.
Sources (2)
Sources
- Viator, operator listing 62615P1, checked on 9 Oct 2026
- NOAA SWPC, OVATION aurora forecast model, checked on 9 Oct 2026
Written and maintained by the Kp Forecast editorial team. Independent site, not a space weather agency. Data: NOAA SWPC.
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